Associate Professor, Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur, India 🏅
Dr. Virendra Kumar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur. With over nine years of experience in teaching and research, he specializes in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and ejector design. He serves on the editorial boards of prestigious Springer journals, including Scientific Reports, Discover Applied Sciences, and Discover Mechanical Engineering. His research contributions have earned him a total of 867 citations, with an h-index of 18 and an i-10 index of 25, according to Google Scholar.
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Education 🎓
Dr. Virendra Kumar completed his Ph.D. in Thermal Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, in 2018. He earned his M.Tech in Thermal Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Silchar, Assam, in 2009. His academic journey began with a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, in 2007. His solid academic foundation has paved the way for his impactful research and teaching career.
Experience 👨🏫
With a decade of academic and research experience, Dr. Kumar has held several prestigious positions. He is currently an Associate Professor at MMMUT, Gorakhpur. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at Harcourt Butler Technical University (2022-2025), Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology (2018-2021), and K.R. Mangalam University (2015-2018). His early career included a lectureship at Gurgaon College of Engineering. In addition to teaching, he has taken on administrative roles, including Deputy Controller of Examination and Research and Development Cell member.
Research Interests 🔬
Dr. Kumar’s research focuses on fluid mechanics, heat transfer, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), turbomachinery, and ejector design. He is particularly interested in renewable energy applications, including solar energy and free jet flows. His research has contributed to the advancement of supersonic ejectors, heat transfer systems, and nanocomposites for biomedical applications. His ongoing projects are funded by prestigious institutions, such as the Council of Science & Technology, U.P., and the World Bank.
Awards & Recognitions 🏆
Dr. Kumar has received multiple accolades for his research excellence. In 2024, he was honored with the University Research Excellence Award by the Hon’ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh. He also received appreciation letters from the Vice-Chancellor of HBTU Kanpur for securing a significant research grant and for his role as Assistant Controller of Examination. Additionally, he qualified for the GATE examination in 2006 and 2007, showcasing his strong academic foundation.
Publications 📚
Study of supersonic flow in a CRMC ejector with frictional effects – Applied Thermal Engineering, 2013, Cited by: 65
Realization of novel CRKEC supersonic ejector – Energy, 2018, Cited by: 80
Effect of Nozzle Exit Position (NXP) on Variable Area Mixing Ejector – SN Applied Sciences, 2019, Cited by: 45
Numerical Assessment on Performance of CRMC Single and Two-Stage Ejector – Process Mechanical Engineering, 2021, Cited by: 30
Comprehensive Exploration of Ejector Design – Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, 2024, Cited by: 20
Conclusion
Dr. Virendra Kumar is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award, given his remarkable research impact, extensive publication record, prestigious recognitions, and leadership in academia. His contributions to mechanical engineering, particularly in fluid mechanics and heat transfer, position him among the leading researchers in his field. With continued interdisciplinary collaborations and industry engagements, he will further solidify his standing as an influential researcher in thermal engineering.